Program-Specific Admission Requirements

Requirements & Deadlines

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Doctoral Degree Programs

Admission RequirementsFallSpringSummer
Nurse Anesthesia Practice, DNAP - Entry LevelN/AN/AHospital application deadline September 1
Central application March 1
Nurse Anesthesia Practice, DNAP - Advanced LevelHospital application deadline June 1
Central application August 15
N/AN/A
Educational Leadership: Higher Education Strand, EdDN/AN/AFor Summer cohort of even years:
November 1
Educational Leadership: PK-12 Strand, EdDN/AN/ANovember 1

Master's Degree Programs

Admission RequirementsFallSpringSummer
Accounting, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15March 1
Applied Linguistics MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Art Education, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Athletic Training, MSN/AN/AApril 1
Biological Sciences: Ecology & Environmental Science, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biological Sciences: General, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biological Sciences: General, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biological Sciences: Global Sustainability, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biological Sciences: Health Sciences, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biological Sciences: Wildlife & Conservation Biology, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biomolecular Sciences, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Business Administration, MBAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Computer Information Technology, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Construction Management, MSDomestic Applicants
Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024

International Applicants
May 1
Domestic Applicants
January 15

International Applicants
December 1
Domestic Applicants
May 1

International Applicants
N/A
Counselor Education: Clinical Professional Counseling, MSFebruary 1N/AN/A
Counselor Education: School Counseling, MSFebruary 1N/AN/A
Counselor Education: Student Development in Higher Education, MSN/AN/AFebruary 1
Criminal Justice, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 1N/A
Criminal Justice Administration, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 1N/A
Data Science, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Early Childhood Education MSNot currently accepting applications.
Please contact Dr. Helen Abadiano, Department Chair for details.
Educational Technology, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Elementary Education, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15 
English, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
English, MA (Online-Hybrid Track for Teachers)Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15April 1
Geography, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Geography: Global Sustainability, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
History, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Information Design, MANot currently accepting applications.
International Studies, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Marriage & Family Therapy, MSFebruary 1N/AN/A
Mathematics for Certified Elementary and Middle School Teachers, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mathematics for Certified Secondary Teachers, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mathematics: Actuarial Science, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mathematics: Computer Science, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mathematics: Statistics, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mathematics: General, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mechanical Engineering, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Modern Language MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15March 1
Modern Language: Online Spanish, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15March 1
Music Education, MSNot currently accepting applications. Please contact Dr. Gaylon Robinson (grobinson@ccsu.edu)
Nursing: Hospice & Palliative Care, MSNNot currently accepting applications.
Please contact Kerri M. Langevin (kmlangevin@ccsu.edu) for details.
Physical Education: Exercise Science, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15Summer of even years
May 1
Physical Education: Teaching Physical Education (For Certified Teachers), MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Psychology MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Public History, MAExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Reading & Language Arts, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Social Work, MSWExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024 (Fall 2024). For Fall 2025 and beyond is February 1N/AN/A
Software Engineering, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Special Education: Initial Certification or Teachers Seeking Cross Endorsement, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Special Education: Special Education Teachers, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Special Education: Inclusion & Transition, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
STEM Education for Certified Teachers, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Strategic Communication, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Supply Chain & Logistics Management, MSDomestic applicants
Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024

International Applicants
May 1
Domestic applicants
January 15

International Applicants
December 1
Domestic Applicants
May 1

International Applicants
N/A
Teacher Leadership, MSExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15April 1
Teaching: Teacher Education in English (7-12), MATExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Teaching: Teacher Education in History/Social Studies (7-12), MATExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Teaching: Teacher Education in Mathematics (7-12), MATNot currently accepting applications
Teaching: Teacher Education in Sciences (7-12), MATExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Teaching: Teacher Education in Modern Language (7-12), MATExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Teaching: Teacher Education in Special Education (K-12), MATExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Teaching: Teacher Education in Technology Education, MATExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Technology Management, MSDomestic applicants
Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024

International Applicants
May 1
Domestic applicants
January 15

International Applicants
December 1
Domestic Applicants
May 1

International Applicants
N/A

Official Certificate Programs

Admission RequirementsFallSpringSummer
Accounting AnalyticsExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Additive Manufacturing EngineeringExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Advanced Detective CertificateExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Business AnalyticsExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Business LeadershipExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Commercial LendingExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Construction ManagementExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Criminal Justice LeadershipExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Cultural Resource ManagementExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Data ScienceExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Environmental & Occupational SafetyExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Forensic CounselingExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Lean Manufacturing & Six SigmaExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Nursing, Advanced Certificate in Hospice & Palliative CareNot currently accepting applications.
Please contact Kerri M. Langevin (kmlangevin@ccsu.edu) for details.
Pre-Health StudiesExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Public Relations/PromotionsExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Software EngineeringExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Supply Chain & LogisticsExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
TESOLExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Transition SpecialistExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Victim's AdvocacyExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A

Advanced Official Certificate Programs

Admission RequirementsFallSpringSummer
Professional CounselingApril 1November 1N/A
Reading & Language ArtsAugust 15January 15N/A
Superintendent of SchoolsN/AN/AApril 15

Teacher Licensure Certificates

ProgramFallSpringSummer
Art Education (K-12)Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Biology for Secondary EducationExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Elementary EducationN/AN/AN/A
English for Secondary EducationExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
History for Secondary EducationExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Mathematics for Secondary EducationExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Modern Languages for Secondary EducationExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Music Education (K-12)Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Physical Education (K-12)Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Science for Secondary EducationExtended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
Technology & Engineering Education (K-12)Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A
TESOL (K-12)Extended to August 22 for Fall 2024January 15N/A

Sixth-Year Certificates

Admission RequirementsFallSpringSummer
Educational LeadershipJune 15November 1March 15
Reading & Language ArtsAugust 15January 15N/A

International Applications

International Students Admissions Information

Admission RequirementsFallSpringSummer
Deadlines for all programsMay 1November 1N/A